37 U.S. Horses Nominated to 2019 UAE Derby

Although the $2,000,000 UAE Derby (UAE-II) at Meydan in Dubai has never been won by a U.S.-based runner, the 1,900-meter test offers a total of 170 Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top four finishers, and those precious points are a big … Continued

St. Joe Bay’s Speed May Dominate the Dubai Golden Shaheen

St. Joe Bay winning the Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita – © Benoit Photo Of all the races that comprise the exciting Dubai World Cup program on March 25th at Meydan, none have been quite so thoroughly dominated … Continued

Will Fawree Surprise in the UAE Derby?

Every year, one of the highlights on the horse racing calendar is the spectacular Dubai World Cup program at Meydan racetrack in Dubai. With eight Thoroughbred races offering from $1 million to $10 million in purse money, the event annually … Continued

Flashback Friday: Curlin Wins the 2008 Dubai World Cup

Breeders’ Cup Photo © With five talented U.S.-based racehorses seeking victory in tomorrow’s Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan, now is a great time to recall the dominating victory by two-time U.S. Horse of the Year Curlin in the 2008 Dubai … Continued

California Chrome Breezes Five Furlongs in Dubai

© Benoit Photo 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome, prepping for a two-race campaign in Dubai that will culminate with a run in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), turned in an impressive five-furlong workout on February 5th … Continued

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